cat-and-mouse

Example Sentences

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Federal regulators call it a growing epidemic, and stopping the thieves has become a game of cat and mouse for law enforcement.

From The Wall Street Journal

Since Western sanctions were first imposed at the start of the war, Russia has been playing a game of cat and mouse with the U.S. and Europe.

From The Wall Street Journal

For his part, Alexander remembers a game of "cat and mouse" with the manager who he felt perhaps "didn't want to be put under the microscope".

From BBC

Black-clad protesters — watched over by local television reporters and some independent media — played cat and mouse with the officers, stepping toward the building only to be repelled by rounds of pepper balls.

From Los Angeles Times

The days ahead will be peppered with captain and player news conferences, a game of cat and mouse with the media trying to elicit controversial comments that could light a blue touch paper.

From BBC